STMicroelectronics (ST) is teaming up with cutting-edge quantum computing startup Quobly to begin production of quantum processors to break the 1 million qubit barrier by 2031.

ST announced on the 16th that it has recently formed an innovative collaboration with Qubly aimed at large-scale production of the Quantum Processor Unit (QPU).

Through this collaboration, the two companies plan to realize cost-effective, large-scale quantum computing solutions using ST’s 28nm FD-SOI semiconductor process.

Quebli aims to break the 1 million qubit barrier by 2031, targeting applications ranging from pharmaceuticals, finance, materials science, to modeling complex systems such as climate and fluid dynamics simulations.

ST and Quebley aim to achieve breakthroughs in quantum computing based on FD-SOI technology, reduce R&D costs, and develop scalable and economical quantum computing processors.

The first phase of this collaboration will adapt ST’s 28nm FD-SOI process to Quebley’s requirements, targeting a 100-qubit quantum machine with proven scalability to more than 100,000 physical qubits.

ST is utilizing the integrated device manufacturing (IDM) model to develop Quebly FD-SOWe plan to support large-scale joint design, prototyping, industrialization and mass production in a 300mm fab using I technology.

“This collaboration is unprecedented in the field of quantum computing. Our close collaboration with ST will accelerate the industrialization of quantum processor technology by years,” said Maud Vinet, CEO of Quebly. “We are excited to leverage ST’s expertise in semiconductor manufacturing to accelerate the development of fully fault-tolerant quantum computers.”

“Quantum computing will transform the world, starting with AI, chemistry, security, and supply chain applications,” said Remi El-Ouazzane, President of ST’s Microcontroller, Digital IC and RF Products Group. “This collaboration builds on ST’s strengths as an IDM, centered at our Crolles, France, facility, and combines process R&D expertise, circuit design technology, and high-volume manufacturing capabilities. Combining Quebly’s quantum expertise with ST’s FD-SOI knowledge and manufacturing capabilities will accelerate the development of economically viable, large-scale quantum computing solutions.”